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260Source: NHTSA, Early Estimate of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities and Fatality Rate in 2025 (DOT HS 813 800, April 2026), Table 3, state estimates
Traffic deaths in Iowa, 2025 (early estimate)
-27.0%Source: NHTSA, Early Estimate of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities and Fatality Rate in 2025 (DOT HS 813 800, April 2026), Table 3, state estimates
Change in Iowa traffic deaths from 2024 (356 deaths)
0.77Source: NHTSA, Early Estimate of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities and Fatality Rate in 2025 (DOT HS 813 800, April 2026), Table 3, state estimates
Deaths per 100 million vehicle miles traveled in Iowa, 2025 (early estimate; 1.06 in 2024)
324Source: NHTSA FARS 2024 Annual Report File
Fatal crashes in FARS, Iowa, 2024
2025 figures are NHTSA's early estimate (DOT HS 813 800, April 2026) and will be revised when the 2025 Annual Report File is released in early 2027. Crash-level figures are from the NHTSA FARS 2024 Annual Report File, the latest year published.
Iowa quick facts
Iowa quick facts list the newest sourced crash figures for the state, taken from NHTSA publications.
Traffic deaths, 2025 (early estimate): 260, a change of -27.0% from 356 in 2024 (NHTSA DOT HS 813 800, Table 3).
Fatality rate, 2025 (early estimate): 0.77 deaths per 100 million vehicle miles traveled, compared with 1.06 in 2024.
Fatal crashes, 2024: FARS records 324 fatal crashes and 356 deaths in Iowa.
Latest fatal crash in the 2024 file: Dec 30, 2024, on I-80, Pottawattamie County.
Figures come from NHTSA; the 2025 numbers are early estimates and NHTSA revises them in early 2027, and the 2024 crash-level file can still be revised.
Iowa compared with the United States
The bars compare Iowa's traffic fatality rate and death count with the national figures, using the same NHTSA table for every row. The 2025 figures are early estimates.
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At AccidentReports.com, you can take advantage of our easy-to-use collision report information center to search for a copy of your traffic report and obtain a copy as soon as it’s available. At AccidentReports.com, we know how stressful life can be following an accident, especially if you were injured. Using our crash report information center, you can obtain a copy of this important document from the comfort of your home. Fill out the form on this page and submit your accident information to get assistance.
Private citizens in Arizona are not required to file a crash report, however, a police officer that responds to the scene of an auto accident is required to fill one out if:
The accident resulted in death
The accident resulted in injuries
Vehicle damage or property damage exceeded $1,000
If a citation was issued
You must remain at the scene of the accident until law enforcement arrives. After you’ve spoken to the responding police officer, you will be cleared to leave. During this time, the police officer will ask you a series of questions regarding the events that led up to the accident and will obtain your personal information. All of this information will be documented in the accident report.
If you were involved in an auto accident and it meets the conditions mentioned above, a police officer must fill out an accident report. In most cases, they will be required to complete the form within twenty-four hours.
The crash report will contain the following information regarding traffic collisions:
Date and time of the accident
Location of the accident
Property damage descriptions
Identifying information regarding all of the parties involved including witnesses, such as:
Proof of insurance
Vehicle ownership and registration
Phone number, address, and full names of all parties involved
The form will also include a narrative description concerning the facts surrounding the accident, as well as a simple diagram of the accident scene, the police officer’s name, identification number, and police agency.
Iowa Fatal Car Crashes on Record
These are fatal crashes in Iowa recorded in NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) for 2024, the latest year NHTSA has published crash-level data. FARS counts 324 fatal crashes and 356 deaths in Iowa that year; the table lists the 25 most recent, newest first. The 2024 file is NHTSA's Annual Report File and can still be revised. A dash means the field was not reported or the crash happened outside city limits.
The 433002 01-01 Iowa Accident Report form must be filled out for a motor vehicle collision that results in:
A fatality
Property damage of $1,000 or more
Any type of personal injury, regardless of how minor
You can get a copy of your Iowa police report at AccidentReports.com, or you can go through the Iowa Department of Transportation.You can obtain a copy of your traffic accident report one way through the Iowa Department of Transportation.
By Mail
If you were involved in an auto accident, you can send a written request to the Iowa Department of Transportation, also referred to as IDOT.Mail your request to:Iowa Department of TransportationDriver & Identification ServicesP.O. Box 9204Des Moines, Iowa 50306-9204If you have not received copies of accident reports after ten business days, contact IDOT during normal business hours.
Iowa accident reports can have a cost that ranges from $4-$15 per copy.
Any party involved in the accident
Owner of one of the vehicles involved
The parent or legal guardian of a minor
Legal representative
Insurance representative
The contact information for all parties involved, including phone number and email address
The date, time, and location of the accident
Insurance policy information
Drivers license numbers
Vehicle identification number
Incident description
Diagram of the automobile accident scene
Description of personal injuries, vehicle damage, and other personal property damage
Law enforcement officer crash narrative-A summary of how the automobile accident occurred and which driver was at fault
Anything that may have contributed to the motor vehicle collision (road debris, traffic jam, animal, broken or missing traffic lights or signs, etc.)
Accident type (rollover, head-on collision, hit-and-run, motorcycle collision, Uber, etc.)
Vehicle registration information
Witness contact details
The name of the responding law enforcement agency, the name and badge number of the reporting police officer
If you sustained injuries and/or vehicle damage due to the negligence of another driver, you may be eligible to file a personal injury claim or a personal injury lawsuit. When a police officer fills out a crash report, they conduct an investigation to determine how the accident occurred, why, and which driver was at fault. This information is also included in the accident report, as well as other important information, such as a description of any injuries you sustained and vehicle damage. If a driver received citations for the accident, admitted fault, or witnesses made statements regarding the accident, this information will also be included in the report.
Filing an Insurance claim or Personal injury Lawsuit
With the information in an auto accident report, an experienced personal injury lawyer can build a strong insurance claim that can help you receive the compensation you deserve for pain and suffering, injuries, vehicle damage, and other losses.
DWI/DUI, Criminal Charges
If you were involved in a drunk driving accident, you must still file an insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit. If the other motorist is facing DUI or DWI charges, your civil case will be separate from their criminal case. An attorney can help you file the appropriate paperwork and use the information in the motor vehicle collision report to help you recover compensation for pain and suffering, vehicle damage, and other losses.
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